Legendary R&B group Blackstreet has signed a new deal with XOXO Entertainment, the label and management company owned by producer Adam H. Hurstfield. The quartet (Chauncey “Black” Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton and Eric Williams) joins a roster that includes pop&b band 98 Degrees. “We are beyond excited to partner with Blackstreet. As some of
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Kehlani‘s hit single “Folded” swept its two nominations at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 1). The nostalgic track won Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. It’s Kehlani’s first pair of Grammys out of seven career nominations. Best R&B Performance is awarded for new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings. “Folded” prevailed over Justin
Kem is back on top of Billboard. The R&B crooner’s latest single “Rock With Me” rises from No. 4 to No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart dated Nov. 1. “Grateful beyond words!” the singer wrote in a celebratory Instagram post. It marks Kem’s ninth chart-topper, breaking his tie with Maxwell. Kem now has
After much anticipation, Summer Walker has delivered her third album,Finally Over It, via LVRN/Interscope Records. The two-part album is the concluding installment of the trilogy that began with Over It (2019) and continued withStill Over It(2021). Disc One (For Better), which includes the lead single “Heart of a Woman,” features collaborations with Chris Brown, Anderson
Grammy-winning singer and musician PJ Morton has signed a partnership deal with SRG-ILS Group via his label Morton Records. SRG-ILS, which is globally distributed by Virgin Music Group, is also home to artists such as Lalah Hathaway, Johnny Gill and Keke Palmer. “I am excited about this new partnership,” says Morton. “When Walter Millsap initially
Miguel has returned withCAOS,his first album in eight years, via ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. Released on his 40th birthday (Oct. 23), the project (previously titledViscera) is a raw, unrefined collection of songs that probes deep into the process of personal transformation. It doesn’t attempt to be clean-cut or placid. Instead, the album is an intentional mess
It looks like Jaymin has found what he was looking for. After yearning for “Something Real,” the rising R&B artist is falling madly in love in his new single “HELP!” Over a moody backdrop that recalls a ’90s Timbaland production, the Seattle native is so deeply infatuated by his lover that it’s overbearing in the
Lifetime has announced the premiere date for Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again. The film, starring Toni Braxton, Cree Summer (A Different World) and Essence Atkins (Half & Half), airs Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. Breathe Again, inspired by and titled after Braxton’s 1993 classic, followsToni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough, which premiered in
Ama has joined forces with her label head, Brent Faiyaz, for her new single “Need It Bad,” out via ISO Supremacy / Pulse Records. The Mannyvelli and Spizledoe production captures the carnal desire to be within touch of a romantic partner. Faiyaz steers the first half of the song with longing lyrics such as, “Can
Kiana Ledé isn’t done letting go of what no longer serves her just yet. The Phoenix native has released Cut Ties (Deluxe Version), an extended version of her 2024 album, via BMG. The reissue features four bonus tracks, including three remixes with Chlöe (“Weakness”), Queen Naija (“U Can’t Remember”) and BJ The Chicago Kid (“Outta
It’s an early afternoon in Los Angeles, and Jaymin is just getting his day started. He is recovering from a late night, where he performed at an invite-only event at The Sunset Room. The South Seattle native appears a bit groggy when he joins our video call, but quickly lights up when asked about last
Jhené Aiko, Ludacris, Ashanti and Nelly are set to headline the 2026 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival. The festival, co-hosted by the City of Miami Gardens and the Black Promoters Collective, returns to Hard Rock Stadium March 7-8. Aiko will headline day one, while Ludacris will close out day two with a special 25th
Ty Dolla $ign has returned with his new projectGirl Music Vol. 1 via Atlantic Records. Preceded by the Leon Thomas-assisted “Miss U 2,” the six-track set hears Dolla $ign returning to his R&B-centric roots. The raspy-voiced artist said the project’s concept was born from a dinner conversation in New York City. “The DJ at the
Rising R&B-pop sensation Josh Levi has unveiled the dates for his headliningHydraulic Tour. The 10-city North American trek begins Feb. 18, 2026, at Subterranean in Chicago. From there, the “Birthday Dance” singer will make stops in Toronto, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and more before concluding March 11 at Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco. Levi’s upcoming
Ella Mai is back with her new album Do You Still Love Me? via 10 Summers/Interscope Records. Executive produced by Mustard, the 14-track offering was preceded by the singles “Little Things,” “Tell Her” and “100.” Speaking onDo You Still Love Me?Mai told Hunger Magazine, “While I was making this album, I was pregnant and postpartum,
When Sasha Keable debuted “Tai Chi” during her Tiny Desk performance in July, fans instantly demanded its release. As the year nears its end, the British-Colombian singer gifts fans with their wish.”You’ve been bullying me for months. It’s finally yours,” Keable shared in an Instagram post on Monday (Dec. 8). Named after the ancient Chinese
It’s New Music Friday, which means Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this week’s roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. Stream all of this week’s picks and more on theRATED